Senior Procurement Specialist leading complex procurement for the Anglian Water Reservoirs Programme. Driving strategic outcomes and fostering supplier relationships to ensure water resilience in the UK.
Responsibilities
Align procurement activities with the Programme’s overarching procurement and supply chain strategy
Take ownership of a portfolio of procurement projects within the Reservoirs Programme
Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Develop deep market and category knowledge to shape procurement strategies
Use data and market insights to identify risks and opportunities
Monitor contract performance, identify improvement opportunities, and manage supplier exit activities where required
Ensure all procurement activity complies with legal, regulatory, and organisational governance standards
Requirements
Strong working knowledge of Procurement Act 23 and/or UCR2016
CIPS Professional certification to a minimum of level 5 OR Educated to Bachelor’s degree level in a procurement, supply chain or a commercial related course
Established professional with extensive commercial acumen experience
Experience working with major construction or infrastructure project based procurement or commercial functions
Experience of working with NEC3 or NEC4
Benefits
Private health care
Double-matched pension
Virtual GP service for you and your household
Life assurance at 8 times salary
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Excellent family friendly policies
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
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